When Riqué Duhamell Escobedo arrived at the U of A to pursue the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, they expected to focus on the traditional rhythms of graduate school: research papers, readings and classroom discussions. Instead, one question helped reshape their experience: Who gets to be a maker? View their InfoSci Voices video to learn more.

The College of Information Science celebrated 600 spring and summer graduates on May 14, marking a milestone for students, families and the college itself with its first convocation ceremony at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. Read more, watch the ceremony, and view photographs from our largest convocation yet.

From malware analysis and machine learning to immersive technologies and community leadership, the College of Information Science Spring 2026 student award winners leave behind more than resumes and research projects. They leave stories, some fueled by persistence, some by service and at least one, apparently, by an industrial quantity of energy drinks.

The College of Information Science has reimagined its top-ranked undergraduate cybersecurity programs, introducing a new Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense—two complementary degrees designed to meet rapidly evolving workforce needs at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

In U.S. rural areas—80% of which currently experience healthcare shortages—residents face a life expectancy nearly two years shorter than those living in metropolitan areas. Digital health has the potential to narrow that gap, but access remains uneven. To address this gap, U of A researchers are moving beyond traditional telehealth to launch Convergent Digital Health for Remote Access, or CoDiRA.

A U of A research team advancing immersive simulation technology for healthcare training, led by College of Information Science Professor Win Burleson, has received national recognition through the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, earning the Spirit of I-Corps award for their work in customer discovery and innovation development.

In a field that underpins how societies organize, preserve and access knowledge, the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science continues to demonstrate both durability and momentum. The latest rankings offer a nuanced picture: a program with a stable national reputation and a rapidly rising global research profile.

Jasmine Rivero-Yribe, a first-generation BA in Information Science and Arts student, started her academic journey at Pima Community College before transferring to the U of A. After working on campus with the Fostering Success program—first as a participant and then as staff—she has accepted a position with nonprofit Foster Success as a program database coordinator. In this profile, Jasmine shares her journey of transformation as an InfoSci student and offers insight and advice for new students.

The most recent InfoSci Faculty Research Blitz offers a concise look at the questions currently shaping the field of information science. Across a series of short presentations, faculty members share work on topics that range from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to data practices, remote work and human development. Learn more and watch the video.

Emma Baranowski, a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science student, has turned her undergraduate study abroad experience in England into a "lifelong journey of exploration and education abroad," including an upcoming MLIS library internship in Valletta, Malta. Join Emma as she shares her insights on libraries, study abroad, landing an international internship and more.